4 Ways to Deal with Termites in Wooden Furniture

4 Ways to Deal with Termites in Wooden Furniture

Let me guess, you brought an expensive high-quality wooden dining table for your home and happily enjoyed a foodie moment with your families. 

Suddenly, you notice a termite attacking your wood and destroying it without you knowing once.

Termites are bad destructive agents on the earth! Deemak (wood bugs) can cause tremendous problems, completely and slowly can destroy wood items, and lead you to buy/repair the damaged one. 

Sure this is an upsetting moment for you..!

So, then how to get rid or deal with termites in wooden furniture? How to protect your dining table from the presence of tangy bed bugs? Are there any ways to eliminate termites permanently? 

Yes! There is a way to get rid of those hectic creatures. And those I have mentioned below. 

But before moving further…

Know Your Termite

Knowing the pest is the first step to keeping it away…!

Typically, the researchers have found two types of termites on the earth – (i) Subterranean and (ii) Drywood and both can be dangerous for destroying wooden foundations. 

Subterranean termites can live in both soil and wood. These fraction of creatures love moist feasibility so they can build colonies. On the other hand, drywood termites do not need moist conditions to attack. They infest and live inside dry wood like walls, siding, eaves etc.

Identifying Termite Infestation

At glance, knowing the presence of termites can be seen easily. If you wait longer the disaster can be expelled. In case you notice the following infestation, quickly follow the tips mentioned afterwards. 

  • If found holes in the woodwork. Tap or push against it with a pointed object.
  • Keep an eye out for sawdust, wood-colored termite droppings or wings around areas.
  • Deemak signature formation on the walls of the house are a sign of subterranean termites.

Also Read: Termite Pest Control Cost Estimates [Updated Price List 2021] + FAQs

Tips for Getting Rid of Termites

You can quickly save your wooden items from the further-attacks of termites by caps locking the following methods. This is also called Termites killing DIY techniques. 

#1: Expose to Sunlight

Termites flourish in clammy, dim conditions. Leave your wooden furniture in daylight for 2-3 days persistently. Termites can’t bear heating and vanish without any problem. This technique likewise disposes of the dampness in the furnishings, consequently forestalling further invasion.

#2: Spray Boric Acid

Make a solution of borax powder and water and splash it on the influenced regions. It’s a non-harmful strategy and guarantees termites in wooden furniture evaporate after a couple of uses.

#3: Use Parasitic Nematodes

Parasitic nematodes are little worms that tunnel into termite hatchlings and kill them inside a range of 2 days. You can buy this from your nearby nursery or online stores. But this method could be time-consuming. However, you can apply by-all-the-way.

#4: Oil Treatments

Compound called d-limonene and can undoubtedly kill termites when they come in contact. Then again, neem oil produces results once ingested by the termites. Pour these oils or shower them over influenced regions more than once for best outcomes.

Also Read: Top 10 Termite Prevention Tips for your Home

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